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Northam, Western Australia
QRZ Page: VK6YSF
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YAESU FT-736R
The Yaesu
FT-736R
covers 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands all-mode.
The
FT-736R covers 50, 144 and 430 MHz bands all-mode with 10 watts
maximum on 50-54MHz and 30 watts maximum on 144-148 and 430-450MHz and
has programmable channels and tone burst.
Below
are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Yaesu
FT-2900R
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General
Specification
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Details
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Radio
Type
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All-mode
VHF/UHF base transceiver
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Bands
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2 m
(144–148 MHz), 70 cm (430–450 MHz)
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Optional
Bands
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6 m
(50–54 MHz), 1.25 m (222–225 MHz), 23 cm
(via plug-in modules)
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Modes
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USB,
LSB, CW, FM (TX/RX), AM (RX only)
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Power
Supply
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13.8
VDC ±10% (20 A max) or built-in 240 VAC supply (FT-736)
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Antenna
Connectors
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SO-239
per band (1 per module, 50 ohms)
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Cooling
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Internal
fan and heatsink
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Display
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LED
numeric display, 10 Hz resolution
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Memory
Channels
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100
memory channels with frequency and mode
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Dual
VFOs
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VFO
A/B with split and satellite functions
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CTCSS
Support
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Optional
plug-in encoder/decoder board
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Dimensions
(W×H×D)
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340
× 120 × 350 mm
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Weight
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Approx.
12 kg
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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Power
Output
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25 W
(SSB, CW, FM typical)
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6
m (10 W), 220 MHz (25 W) & 23 cm (10 W) |
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AM
Carrier Output
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~10 W
(with mod)
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Modulation
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Balanced
modulator (SSB), FM limiter, AFSK (via rear DIN)
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Microphone
Input
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8-pin
round connector (600-ohm mic impedance)
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Spurious
Emissions
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–50
dB or better
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Tone
Squelch (CTCSS)
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Available
with optional tone board
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Satellite
TX Capability
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Yes
– full-duplex when used with alternate RX band
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Keying
Support
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CW
key input on rear panel
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Cooling
During TX
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Active
fan with thermal control
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Receiver
Specification
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Details
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Receiver
Type
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Double
conversion superheterodyne
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1st
IF
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47.055
MHz (2 m), 70.455 MHz (70 cm)
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2nd
IF
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455
kHz (all bands)
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Sensitivity
(12 dB SINAD)
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FM:
~–123 dBm ≈ 0.16 µV
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SSB/CW:
~–125 dBm ≈ 0.12 µV
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Selectivity
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SSB/CW:
2.3 kHz @ –6 dB
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FM:
15 kHz @ –6 dB
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Optional
Filters
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Narrow
CW and SSB filters available
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Image
Rejection
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≥
60 dB
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IF
Rejection
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≥
70 dB
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Audio
Output
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2.5 W
into 8 ohms (external speaker jack)
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AGC
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Fast,
slow, off selectable
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RIT
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±9.99
kHz (SSB/CW only)
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Noise
Blanker
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Yes
(fixed threshold)
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Photo
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Yaesu FT-736R VHF, UHF all mode transceiver.
Features
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CTCSS
Encoder/Decoder: Optional plug-in board
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Satellite
Full-Duplex: Operates TX on one band, RX on another
simultaneously
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Dual
VFOs: Supports split, A/B operation
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Memory
Channels: 100 total (with alphanumeric labeling)
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Digital
Frequency Display: LED with 10 Hz resolution
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Built-in
TCXO: High stability frequency control
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Built-in
Clock and Timer
Rear
Panel
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Separate
antenna jacks per band (SO-239)
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13.8V
DC input (for DC version)
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Key
input, external speaker, AF out/Packet I/O (DIN jack)
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Remote
jack for rotor and external control
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ACC
connectors for amp and transverter integration
Repairs,
maintenance and related projects
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Page initiated
01 June 2019
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last revised 05 November, 2025
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
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Artemis
II - back to the Moon
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Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the
10m, 20m, 30m, and 40m bands.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Feel free to contact me to discuss or arrange a schedule for a contact.
Post
date: 27 January 2026
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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